Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. has secured a five-year $20.1 million Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI).
As reported by Bridger Aerospace, the agreement provides two air attack and surveillance aircraft to support fire and resource management activities, as well as other government operations for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Fire Service. The contract includes a 120-day Exclusive Use arrangement.
According to Sam Davis, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Bridger Aerospace: “Our air attack and surveillance fleet is ideally suited to serve the DOI and the State of Alaska to support their fire and resource management activities, including fire detection, logistical support and aerial observation, as well as the provision of information to initial attack aircraft focused on direct and immediate fire suppression.”
The aircraft deployed under the contract will aim to enhance firefighting efforts with advanced sensor, surveillance and mapping technologies.
These capabilities aim to improve fire detection, provide critical logistical support and deliver aerial observation during firefighting missions.
The technology onboard will also facilitate the provision of information to firefighting teams, assisting them in initial attack strategies and suppression efforts.
Bridger Aerospace highlights the growing reliance on private sector support for aerial firefighting by government agencies.
The partnership with the DOI reflects a broader trend of outsourcing critical firefighting services to improve efficiency and effectiveness in wildfire management.
Davis stated: “This 120-day Exclusive Use contract is an excellent example of the trend for government outsourcing of aerial firefighting.”
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings has secured a $20.1 million, five-year IDIQ contract with the U.S. Department of the Interior.
The agreement includes the deployment of two air attack and surveillance aircraft to support the Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service.
These aircraft will provide fire detection, logistical support, aerial observation and initial attack information using advanced surveillance and mapping technology.
This contract highlights the increasing reliance on government partnerships with private companies for aerial firefighting services.
